The Horace Smith Fund
Accepts applications
The Horace Smith Fund is a private foundation in Westfield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,855 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $155,428 and the largest $244,545. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$310,855
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$155,428
- Largest grant$244,545
- Assets$7.6 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,574 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $303,048 | 2 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $300,574 | 2 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $310,855 | 2 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Horace Smith Fund 16 Union Ave Ste 2K, Westfield, MA 01085 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (413) 739-4222 |
| What to submit | There are three assistance programs offered through the horace smith fund. Detailed information is available online at www.horacesmithfund.org. Students may apply for the walter s barr scholarship available to high school seniors who will be entering college for the first time and to college students continuing their undergraduate studies. College graduates continiung their education in graduate school may apply for the walter s barr fellowship. Special needs students may apply for the william r. Rooney award available to high school seniors who will be entering college for the first time. Each application may be submitted online at the fund's website or mailed in writing. Each application must be accompanied by three references from unrelated individuals, a financial profile and other requirements as noted on the website. |
| Deadlines | Application deadlines for all scholarships, awards and fellowships is march 15th. |
| Restrictions | Barr scholarships are available to students living in hampden county, Massachusetts seeking a college education. Applicants must be graduates of hampden county, Massachusetts secondary schools. Fellowship applicants must be residents of hampden county or qualified former residents. It is the policy of the fund to provide supplementary aid where other resources available to the prospective student are not adequate to carry out the planned educational program. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Horace Smith Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $310,855 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $244,545 |
| Individual | Fellowships | $66,310 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne L Webster
- Anthony Giacomoni
- James W Broderick Jr
- Josephine Sarnelli
- Teresa Regina
- Kathleen Bourque
Questions people ask
Does The Horace Smith Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadlines for all scholarships, awards and fellowships is march 15th..
How much does The Horace Smith Fund give?
$310,855 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $155,428.
Who runs The Horace Smith Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Wayne L Webster (President), Anthony Giacomoni (Treasurer), James W Broderick Jr (Assistant Tr) and Josephine Sarnelli (Clerk/ Exec) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Horace Smith Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.